Indian Ocean Collection (page 7)

Pygmy blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda) subspecies of blue whale, diving downwards, Mirissa, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean. Endangered species

People enjoying the sunset on the sandbank at on a tropical island, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Beach huts on a tropical island in the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

A colourful Oriental Garden Lizard on a tropical island in the North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Aerial view of beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Aerial view of a beautiful tropical island in the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Aerial view of a beautiful sandbank on a tropical island in the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Aerial view of a beautiful tropical island in the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Aerial view of a beautiful tropical island in the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Aerial view of a beautiful tropical island in the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Aerial view of a beautiful sandbank on a tropical island in the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Aerial view of a beautiful tropical island in the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Aerial view of coral islands in the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Aerial view of a beautiful tropical island in the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Aerial view of a beautiful tropical island in the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Spectacular Banyan Tree on an island in the North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Spectacular Banyan Tree on an island in the North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Boats on the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, golden sands and tropical palm trees on an island in North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Spectacular Banyan Tree on an island in the North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Boats on the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Boat on the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, golden sands and tropical palm trees on an island in North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Jetty on tropical island, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Jetty on tropical island, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Spectacular Banyan Tree on an island in the North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Couple walking on sandbank on tropical island, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Sandbank at sunset on a tropical island, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Tropical beach with golden sand and palm trees, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Paddleboarders in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Boats at sunset on a tropical island, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

a palm tree photographed at sunset, on the beach of Le Morne, Black River distric, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Five horses and people walking on the beach, Unesco World Heritage Site, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Mauritius, Port Louis, Caudan Waterfront, dusk

Summerstrand beachfront at dusk, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Aerial view of Trou Aux cerfs volcano crater with Curepipe city, Rempart mountain and Trois Mamelles mountain in background. Curepipe, Plaines Wilhems district, Mauritius, Africa

Aerial View over Island with Lone Palm Tree, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Dream Island of Olhuveli Beach and Spa Resort, South Male Atoll, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives (PR)

Tanzania. Zanzibar, Jambiani, Jambani Beach and Coconut Plantation

Jetty on the Anantara Dhigu resort, South Male Atoll, Maldives

A new and correct sea chart of the whole world showing the variations of the compass as they were found in the year
7340787 A new and correct sea chart of the whole world showing the variations of the compass as they were found in the year 1700, 1702 (engraving) by British School

Trincomalee, Ceylon (engraving)
8676321 Trincomalee, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trincomalee, Ceylon, site of the wreck of the P & O steamship Ava)

A view of Colombo, 1850
3480117 A view of Colombo, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a view of Colombo; the capital of Sri Lanka; during the 1800s. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

CARTOGRAPHY "Malaysia or Sunda Islands" early 1900s (print)
6202968 CARTOGRAPHY "Malaysia or Sunda Islands" early 1900s (print); (add.info.: CARTOGRAPHY "Malaysia or Sunda Islands". Flag, cartography and view of the capital Batavia)

A view of Table Mountain, 1850
3480114 A view of Table Mountain, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a view of Table Mountain in South Africa. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Volcanic eruption on the island of Reunion (engraving)
8676716 Volcanic eruption on the island of Reunion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volcanic eruption on the island of Reunion)

Sea Adventure: The boats of the "Trevessa" (colour litho)
8668773 Sea Adventure: The boats of the "Trevessa" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fishing in the Andaman Islands, India (colour litho)
8663572 Fishing in the Andaman Islands, India (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing in the Andaman Islands, India)

The Andaman Islands (engraving)
8676320 The Andaman Islands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Andaman Islands, where leaders of the Indian Mutiny were imprisoned)

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The Indian Ocean, a vast expanse of beauty and wonder, holds within its depths a myriad of treasures. From the enchanting Little blue penguins standing on rocks at night, their silhouettes dancing against the backdrop of Melbourne city lights, to the St Kilda breakwater in Victoria, Australia, where nature meets urban charm. This captivating image was captured in December 2016 as part of the COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021 and emerged as a joint winner. Venturing further eastward towards Africa, we encounter a political map that unravels the diverse tapestry of nations that border this majestic ocean, and is here that we find remnants from ancient times - fossil ammonites like Desmoceras spp. , dating back to the Upper Early Cretaceous period in Mahajanga Province, Madagascar. Under UV light, these fossils come alive with vibrant hues. Moving across to Sri Lanka's shores along the Indian Ocean lies Dalawella - home to stilt fishermen who have mastered an art passed down through generations. These skilled individuals perch atop slender stilts amidst crashing waves while casting their nets into bountiful waters. Beneath the surface lurks another marvel –the Great White Shark VT 2255 (M), its head and open mouth captured in an underwater close-up off South Australia. Ron & Valerie Taylor's lens immortalizes this awe-inspiring creature known as Carcharodon carcharias. As we journey westwards towards Asia's Maldives archipelago, seaplanes parked on sandbanks await passengers eager to explore paradise from above. The turquoise waters beckon kite surfers seeking adrenaline-fueled adventures amidst breathtaking scenery. Further west lies Seychelles' tropical beaches adorned with two Adirondack chairs inviting visitors to unwind and soak up nature's serenity.